Healing Your Gut (Finally), Why You Shouldn't Freak Out About Food Labels, What Your Poop Can Tell You About Your Gut & More With Dr. Lauryn Lax

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Jan 18, 2024

Join Dr. Lauryn Lax, a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and clinical nutritionist, as she shares her transformative journey from battling 13 'incurable' illnesses to becoming a gut health expert. She dives into the connection between gut health and emotional well-being, emphasizing mindful eating and the importance of nutrients for recovery. Dr. Lax also discusses the significance of bowel health and offers practical tips for assessing your digestive system, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for all listeners.

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Weight and Eating Disorder Journey

Dr. Lauryn Lax's disordered eating began in fourth grade after being asked her weight.
Years of diets and treatment followed, including four years in hospitals and treatment centers.

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Intervention and Treatment

Hitting a low weight at 23, Dr. Lax had an intervention by fellow gym-goers.
This led to hospitalization and a year in treatment, prompting a shift in her approach to health.

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Exploring Functional Medicine and Illness

After treatment, Dr. Lax explored functional medicine and paleo diets within CrossFit communities.
Over the next decade, she developed 13 "incurable" illnesses and sought answers beyond conventional medicine.

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Picture receiving a diagnosis of 13 "incurable" illnesses, a daunting revelation where hope seems elusive, and the prospect of a life defined by suffering and pain becomes your reality.

Today's guest, Dr. Lauryn Lax, intimately knows this struggle, as her own journey unfolded against the backdrop of such adversity. Now, she's on a mission to help people disrupt old paradigms, unleash their inner wisdom, and ignite their full potential.

As a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, clinical nutritionist, and functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Lauryn's expertise spans over two decades, making her a specialist in gut health, hormone imbalances, toxic mold recovery, and disordered eating. Her personal story has been featured on ABC, Good Morning America, TEDx, CBS, and USA Today.

You can follow her work by tuning in to The Health Detective Podcast, where she discusses topics like functional medicine, nutrition, mindset, gut healing, hormone balance, and food freedom. She's also published eight books, including Total Gut Reset, which provides a customized health program to heal from the inside out. This fascinating and resourceful guide includes insights on how to solve poor gut health that could be causing issues like slow metabolism, skin breakouts, bloating, constipation, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune disease, thyroid and hormone imbalances, and anxiety.

In this episode, join me in unraveling the layers of wisdom embedded in Dr. Lauryn's journey. From the profound link between eating disorders and gut issues to intriguing topics such as poop analysis and coffee withdrawal constipation, tune in for an unforgettable conversation on gut health that will ignite your path toward holistic well-being.

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